UHD Blu-ray player market sees new wave of brands
https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1791268673After years of decline, during which LG, Samsung, Oppo, Pioneer and Reavon pulled out of the optical disc player market and sales of UHD Blu-ray movies continued to fall, we witnessed UHD Blu-ray discs return to growth in 2025.
CDs are experiencing a notable resurgence, following the earlier revival of vinyl, but so far there are no signs that DVDs are making a comeback. Last year's growth for UHD Blu-ray is not conclusive yet – we will have to see what happens in 2026 – but there are some encouraging signs.
Enthusiasts are tired of compressed streaming quality and the unreliability of digital ownership. They want tangible media and hardware that can deliver the full cinematic experience.